Spend a Night in Daigo, Ibaraki! A Trip to Explore Autumn Flavors and Scenic Views
Daigo Town, located in the north of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a charming place where rich nature beautifully fuses with traditional culture when autumn arrives. This suggested overnight itinerary will allow you to fully experience the town’s autumn charm, from breathtaking scenery to local gourmet cuisine.
1 night, 2 days
Day 1
Ueno Station
(Train) 1 hour and 10 minutesMito Station
(Train) 1 hour and 20 minutesHitachi-Daigo Station
(On foot) 15 minutes
Rent a bicycle
Michi no Eki (Roadside Station) Okukuji Daigo, Cycle Station
Michi no Eki Okukuji Daigo introduces the town's features and provides travel guides as a sightseeing hub in Daigo Town. It's a great place for taking a breather. The roadside station offers restau…
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(Bicycle) 3 minutes
Lunch
Yamaki
Yamaki is a kappo-style restaurant that was established over 70 years ago. At the restaurant, you can enjoy exquisite dishes made with Okukuji Shamo, a premium local chicken brand. Okukuji Shamo …
Read More(Bicycle) Right nearby
Kijian
Ibaraki Prefecture is Japan's second-largest lacquer producer, and the center of production is the town of Daigo. Daigo lacquer is characterized by its high transparency and quality sheen, making it …
Read More(Bicycle) 7 minutes
Eigenji Temple (Momiji Temple)
Eigenji Temple was constructed in 1446 and enshrines Benzaiten, the goddess of performing arts and one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japan. It is also known as Momiji Temple due to the beautiful maple l…
Read More(Bicycle) 15 minutes
Former Uwaoka Elementary School
The Former Uwaoka Elementary School was founded in 1879 and is located in a quaint wooden schoolhouse with a retro ambiance. The school closed in 2001 but has been beautifully preserved, and you …
Read More(Bicycle) 20 minutesReturn the bicycle
Michi no Eki (Roadside Station) Okukuji Daigo, Cycle Station
Michi no Eki Okukuji Daigo introduces the town's features and provides travel guides as a sightseeing hub in Daigo Town. It's a great place for taking a breather. The roadside station offers restau…
Read More(On foot) 15 minutesHitachi-Daigo Station
(Train) 6 minutesFukuroda Station
(Car) 5 minutes, hotel shuttle
Overnight stay
Omoide Romankan, Fukuroda Hot Springs
Located near Fukuroda Falls, this luxurious inn is famed for its alkaline hot springs. With a pH of 8.9., the hot springs are said to make skin smoother and better-looking. Guest rooms with private b…
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Omoide Romankan, Fukuroda Hot Springs
(Taxi) 6 minutes
Fukuroda Falls
Fukuroda Falls is ranked among Japan’s "Three Great Waterfalls." A visit here will quickly reveal why. Water cascades over four levels of the rocky cliff face, earning it the nickname "Yondo no Taki"…
Read More(Taxi) 20 minutes
Tsukimachi Falls
Tsukimachi Falls is one of the hidden gems of the northern Ibaraki area. While the falls themselves aren't as dramatic as the famed Fukuroda Falls, its unique geology allows visitors to walk behind a…
Read More(On foot) Right nearby
Lunch
Momijien Restaurant at Tsukimachi Falls
This soba restaurant overlooks Tsukimachi Falls, a beautiful destination in northern Ibaraki. The soba noodles at Momijien are made from locally grown buckwheat flour. But what makes their noodles ge…
Read More(On foot) 10 minutes
Himegataki Apple Orchards
Daigo, located in northwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, thrives in apple cultivation that takes advantage of the area's climate. The apples grown in this region are called Okukuji apples and are packed wi…
Read More(Taxi) 10 minutesHitachi-Daigo Station
(Train) 1 hour and 20 minutesMito Station
(Train) 1 hour and 10 minutesUeno Station
